Biography

Jerica grew up in Battle Ground, WA and joined Desmond Law Group in 2022. She is a passionate advocate and loves working with clients. Jerica represents parents and children in dependency cases and helps families navigate their way through CPS and court involvement. 

Community service is very near and dear to her heart. In her undergraduate work she collaborated with communities and organizations across the State of Vermont and completed hundreds of hours of service. During law school Jerica worked in the College of Law’s legal aid clinic where she provided free legal services to indigent clients in family law and landlord tenet matters. She interned with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe drafting wills and testamentary documents for tribal members and interned with the Nez Perce County Civil Prosecutors Office where she worked closely with the County Road Department concerning state and federal environmental laws. 

After years away Jerica is excited to be back home in Washington and is ready to fight to help keep families together. Jerica will work with you to achieve your goals and advocate for your rights.  

Education

• B.S. in Environmental Science from Norwich University, Military College of Vermont, Northfield, VT
• J.D. from University of Idaho, College of Law, Moscow, ID